The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 17 of our 24 podcasts in 24 hours marathon for International Podcast Day , Erica Saccoccio shares strategies for handling parent concerns with professionalism and empathy . Learn how to address complaints calmly, maintain trust, and turn challenging conversations into opportunities for connection and growth. This episode is perfect for childcare directors, assistant dir...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 16 of our 24 podcasts in 24 hours marathon for International Podcast Day , Erica Saccoccio explores how childcare leaders can move beyond managing daily operations to mentoring their team . Learn practical strategies for guiding staff development, empowering teachers to take ownership, and creating a culture where people feel supported and inspired. This episode is perf...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 15 of our 24 podcasts in 24 hours marathon for International Podcast Day , Erica Saccoccio dives into how childcare leaders can elevate their professional presence . Learn practical tips for presenting yourself with confidence, communicating with authority, and earning the respect of staff, families, and the community. This episode is perfect for directors, assistant di...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 14 of our 24 podcasts in 24 hours marathon for International Podcast Day , Erica Saccoccio shares practical team motivation boosters to lift spirits and keep staff engaged—even on tough days. Learn quick, actionable strategies to inspire your team, boost morale, and create energy in your center when motivation is running low. Perfect for childcare directors, assistant d...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 13 of our 24 podcasts in 24 hours marathon for International Podcast Day , Erica Saccoccio shares practical time-saving systems every childcare leader can implement today. From streamlining daily routines to prioritizing tasks and keeping your team on track, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help directors, assistant directors, and teacher leaders stay orga...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 12 of our 24 podcasts in 24 hours marathon for International Podcast Day, Erica Saccoccio highlights one of the most powerful tools in leadership—coaching. Great leaders don’t just manage tasks; they develop people. Coaching is about asking the right questions, offering guidance, and helping your team discover their own solutions. In this episode, Erica shares practical...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 11 of our 24 podcasts in 24 hours marathon for International Podcast Day, Erica Saccoccio takes on a leadership skill every childcare director needs—conflict resolution. Conflict is inevitable when people work closely together, but how you handle it determines whether your team grows stronger or falls apart. In this episode, Erica shares strategies for addressing confli...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 9 of our 24 podcasts in 24 hours marathon for International Podcast Day, Erica Saccoccio tackles one of the toughest parts of leadership—making decisions under pressure. When the heat is on, hesitation can create confusion and chaos. Great leaders know how to stay calm, assess quickly, and make choices that move their team forward. In this episode, Erica shares strategi...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 8 of our 24 podcasts in 24 hours marathon for International Podcast Day, Erica Saccoccio explores the driving force behind every great leader—vision. Without vision, leadership becomes reactionary, stuck in the day-to-day grind. With vision, leaders create momentum, inspire their teams, and chart a course toward a brighter future. In this episode, Erica unpacks how to d...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 7 of our 24 podcasts in 24 hours marathon for International Podcast Day, Erica Saccoccio shines a spotlight on one of the most critical traits for childcare leaders—resilience. Leadership in early childhood isn’t easy. Challenges come daily—staffing struggles, shifting regulations, demanding parents, and unexpected crises. Resilience is what allows leaders to bend witho...

Send us Fan Mail  Ever feel like your to-do list controls you instead of the other way around? In this episode of 24 Podcasts in 24 Hours , Erica Saccoccio gets real about boundaries—why they matter, where most leaders fail, and exactly how to draw the line without guilt or drama. From staff to families to your own schedule, Erica delivers no-nonsense strategies to protect your time, energy, and s...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 5 of our 24 podcasts in 24 hours marathon for International Podcast Day , Erica Saccoccio takes on a skill that makes or breaks leadership— feedback. Great leaders don’t just give directions; they guide growth. In this episode, you’ll learn how to give feedback that motivates instead of discourages, and how to receive feedback without getting defensive. Whether you’re a...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 4 of our 24 podcasts in 24 hours marathon for International Podcast Day , Erica Saccoccio dives into the cornerstone of strong leadership: communication. Whether it’s listening deeply to staff concerns, giving clear directions without micromanaging, or making sure families feel heard and valued, great leaders know communication is more than words—it’s connection. This e...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 3 of our 24 podcasts in 24 hours marathon for International Podcast Day is all about a leader’s secret weapon: self-awareness. Erica Saccoccio breaks down why the best childcare leaders know both their strengths and their blind spots—and how that honesty builds credibility with staff, families, and the community. You’ll hear practical tips on reflecting, checking your ego,...

Send us Fan Mail  In Episode 2 of our 24 podcasts in 24 hours marathon for International Podcast Day , Erica Saccoccio takes you into the heart of leadership— your core values. Before you can lead others with confidence, you need to be crystal clear about what you stand for. This episode guides childcare directors, assistant directors, and emerging leaders through identifying, defining, and living...

Send us Fan Mail  Kicking off our 24 podcasts in 24 hours marathon for International Podcast Day ! 🎉 In this very first episode of the Childcare Director’s Chair , Erica Saccoccio dives into the foundations of emerging leadership for childcare directors, assistant directors, and teacher leaders ready to step up. We’ll cover what it really means to move from being a great educator to becoming a tr...

Send us Fan Mail  Every childcare professional has those days — the ones where the energy just isn’t there. But the children are still counting on us, and the classroom still needs our best. In this episode, Erica shares real-world strategies for helping your staff engage, stay present, and push through even when they’re “just not feeling it.” Learn how to normalize tough days, reconnect your team...

Send us Fan Mail We’ve all been there—you send out professional development resources, but your staff don’t implement them. On this episode of the Childcare Director’s Chair Podcast , we’re breaking down 10 actionable strategies to get your team excited about PD and ensure it actually translates into practice. Learn how to create accountability, tie training to real outcomes, celebrate wins, and m...

Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone! On this episode of the Childcare Director’s Chair Podcast , we’re diving into the real challenges of growing your childcare business without losing yourself in the process. If you’re a business owner or leader, you know the feeling: endless emails, staffing challenges, and enrollment questions—all while trying to focus on strategy, vision, and growth. I’ll share acti...

Send us Fan Mail “In yesterday's episode, we unpacked why so many childcare directors and leaders secretly feel like imposters, even when they’re doing amazing work. This week, it’s all about the next step: how to get unstuck. Join Erica Saccoccio as she shares five powerful ways to silence that inner critic, step into your confidence, and fully own your role as a leader. From practical minds...

Send us Fan Mail “Have you ever walked into your center, smiled like you’ve got it all together, but secretly thought, ‘What if I’m not good enough to lead this?’ If so, you’re not alone. In this episode of The Childcare Director’s Chair Podcast, Erica Saccoccio opens up about her own struggles with self-doubt and digs into why even the most confident childcare leaders wrestle with imposter syndro...

Send us Fan Mail Think budgeting is boring or intimidating? Think again! Numbers don’t have to scare you—they can actually be your secret weapon for running a thriving childcare program. In this episode, I sit down with Kelly Mathews , Director of Family Childcare Strategy and Advancement at Wisconsin Early Childhood Association, to spill the real tea on making your budget work for YOU. We’re brea...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode of the Child Care Directors Chair Podcast , Erica, Heather, and Morgan dive into all things Maine AEYC Conference ! They talk about why this event is such a must-attend for early childhood educators, from the thought-provoking sessions and inspiring speakers to the hands-on vendor expo filled with resources you can take back to your program. Along the way, they sh...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Child Care Director's Chair podcast, Sean Toner, owner and president of Beach Babies Child Care, shares insights on leading multiple childcare centers, balancing growth with maintaining core values, and the importance of team development. He discusses the challenges of scaling operations while staying true to the mission and values of the organization....

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode of the Childcare Director’s Chair, host Erica Saccoccio spills the real tea on a topic many childcare leaders avoid — money. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by budgets, confused by financial reports, or guilty about raising tuition, this conversation is for you. Erica breaks down the money side of running a childcare center in a way that’s simple, practical, and e...